strepitous
Americanadjective
adjective
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- unstrepitous adjective
Etymology
Origin of strepitous
First recorded in 1675–85; from Latin strepit(us) “noise” + -ous
Example Sentences
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Sir: The Chicano community thanks you with a strepitous bravo! for finally referring to Lee Trevino as a Chicano.
From Time Magazine Archive
One of the oldest lions observed in a strepitous bass that it was a great relief to him that his race had not been degraded by any such comparisons.
From Project Gutenberg
An almost too vivacious rendering of the Venusberg music brought the scheme to a strepitous conclusion.
From Project Gutenberg
The first theme here grows to full melodic song, with extended answer, led by strepitous band of lower reed over a heavy clatter of strings.
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